Mumbai, July 6 -- Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Sunday stressed that all the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools have been closed until tomorrow, and the closure may extend by a day or two amid the relentless rainfall in the city.

Speaking to the reporters, Tawde noted that the private companies have been asked to allow work from home.

She emphasised that the alert messages are being sent to citizens every half an half urging them to remain indoors in view of the downpour until July 8-10.

"A 'Red' alert has been issued, looking at the prediction of heavy rains, strong winds and high tide. We are sending weather alerts to citizens every half an hour and urging them to avoid stepping outside. All BMC schools are closed today an...